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[Tique]

@Coquille   it's a good thing it was on the BD of someone we both care for/about or I would have really been upset. Kidding! I didn't care when the date was I just wanted it to happen.

Agree about Steve's look. He has gotten divorced since we last saw him so that could account for the improvement in his looks. When the news of his impending divorce came out so did the news that his wife was pregnant with someone else's child. That would be enough to have any man not looking his best.

[Coquille]

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@Tique wrote:

@Coquille   it's a good thing it was on the BD of someone we both care for/about or I would have really been upset. Kidding! I didn't care when the date was I just wanted it to happen.

Agree about Steve's look. He has gotten divorced since we last saw him so that could account for the improvement in his looks. When the news of his impending divorce came out so did the news that his wife was pregnant with someone else's child. That would be enough to have any man not looking his best.

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@Tique  IMO, he started looking bad, waaaay before his divorce problems. He was muscle bound and taking some fortifying supplements or drink, that he was touting. Nothing bad but he just ended up looking weird. I think, the divorce problems or his stint on the other soap, straightened him out. Maybe a blessing in disguise.

But, you are right, she did some number on him. There are always two sides to every story but the way she handled herself and their marriage, she should be ashamed of herself.

BTW, I always loved him but as I've said before, I was tired and bored with his character and his acting, before he left. Yes, his storylines were bad and that's probably why he wasn't good, I'd be bored to, if I had to read and act those awful lines. Wait, except for Britt and Jason together. I loved them together. 

Take care!

[Tique]

@BeckiWV   I noticed today's Recap hasn't been posted yet so here it is. I may be mistaken but I don't think you know these come from a website - one of the same ones I used to use for Spoilers. Any way I agree with you: They are very well written.

Jason returns to Port Charles -- and someone is shot

General Hospital Recap for Monday, March 4, 2024

Steve Holley

At Laura and Kevin's penthouse, Cyrus was delighted that Laura had invited him to visit. Cyrus recalled his visit to Pentonville, and he said that O'Neill had been terrified of a person that went by the name Stone. Cyrus added that O'Neill had said that Stone had managed to convince the world that Stone was dead.

Laura mentioned that Cyrus' microphone had malfunctioned when he'd been speaking to O'Neill. Laura seemed to express skepticism that Heather's attack on Cyrus had caused the wire to cut out. Cyrus noted that Laura was still suspicious of him, and he swore on his mother's life that he hadn't done anything to cause the microphone to malfunction. When Ace began to cry, Laura left to check on him.

At the hospital, Elizabeth and Portia entered a patient's room to find Heather smiling widely while cuffed to a bed. Heather claimed that she was experiencing hip pain after having been restrained by prison guards at Pentonville. One of the guards was present, and he pushed back on Heather's claims. Heather rambled about her discomfort before she asked if Elizabeth and Portia could remove the handcuff.

Portia reminded Heather that it was standard procedure for prisoners to remain cuffed to a bed, and she and Elizabeth stepped out of the room. In the hallway, the guard reiterated that Heather hadn't been roughed up by anyone at the prison. Portia used a nurses' station phone to call for an MRI of Heather's hip. "The sooner we get Heather to Pentonville, the better for everyone," Portia told Elizabeth.

A short while later, Laura and Cyrus appeared with Ace. Laura found Elizabeth, and she said that Ace was running a temperature of 104. Elizabeth had agreed to examine Ace when Heather was wheeled out of her room. Heather yelled for Cyrus to get away from Ace, and she said that Cyrus had killed Esme. Heather yelled at Laura, and she continued screeching that Esme was dead.

Laura said that she had tried to find Esme when she'd learned that Esme had regained her memories. Laura was shaken when Heather cruelly gloated that Spencer was dead. Laura and Elizabeth left together. Afterwards, Cyrus tried to make friendly conversation with Portia, who warned him to stay away from her family.

A short while later, Laura returned to give Cyrus an update on Ace. Laura claimed that Elizabeth holding Ace earlier had reminded Ace of Esme. Laura said that she "sympathized" with Heather's grief over Esme, and she continued to make excuses for Esme's actions. She started sobbing that Esme had died and that Esme "took" Spencer with her. Cyrus reached for Laura's hand. and he sought to comfort her.

At the same time, back in Heather's room at the hospital, Heather used a paper clip to slowly begin picking the lock on her handcuff.

In the kitchen at the Quartermaine mansion, Brook Lynn admitted that she had gone to Maxie in an effort to oust Tracy at Deception months earlier. Tracy admired Brook Lynn, and she said that it was a "scheme worthy of a Quartermaine." Brook Lynn said that she had grown to genuinely enjoy working with Tracy at Deception. Tracy was confident that Brook Lynn could succeed as CEO of the company. "And when you do, if you still want out, you may leave with my blessing. And I will sell my stock back to Maxie and Sasha. Lucy gets nothing," Tracy offered.

Brook Lynn wondered why it was so important to Tracy that Brook Lynn run Deception. "Because it's something we can do together. You're a very smart woman. You can do anything you put your mind to. You remind me of myself. And believe it or not, I -- I like to have fun," Tracy said as she rambled with praise for Brook Lynn. Brook Lynn was touched by Tracy's offer, and she agreed to stay at Deception.

Brook Lynn proposed that she and Tracy get to know one another better. Brook Lynn asked if Tracy had asked Gregory to the wedding. Tracy admitted that she had gone to the Invader to ask Gregory when she'd learned that he had already asked Alexis. Brook Lynn encouraged Tracy to tell Gregory that Tracy was interested in seeing him. Tracy said she would take Brook Lynn's advice into consideration.

At an undisclosed warehouse, Sonny, Selina, and Ava were interrupted by a group of FBI agents and members of the Port Charles Police Department. The group was led by John, Anna, Dante, and Chase. The authorities told everyone gathered to freeze.

At the same time, two men dressed in all black clothing had entered the rooftop area that looked down into the warehouse. "Looks like we're late to the party," said one of the men, who had streaks of gray on the side of his head. "I can still get the shot," the man said to his partner, who was revealed to be Jason Morgan.

The man with streaks of gray in his hair retrieved a large sniper rifle, and he slid it through a skylight to position it squarely at Sonny's head. A gunshot rang out just as Jason placed his hand on the man's trigger hand. Everyone in the warehouse sought shelter as Jason ordered the sniper out of the area. "They know the shot came from the roof. Cover's blown," Jason said.

Anna told everyone to remain sheltered in place, but Dante said that he could access the roof without being detected. Dante and Chase left the warehouse. Moments later, Chase returned to tell everyone in the warehouse that Dante was in pursuit of two men that he and Dante had spotted on the roof.

At the same time, at Pier 55 on the Waterfront District, Dante ordered a man with his back facing him to place his hands behind his head. The man complied, and he slowly turned around. Dante stared in disbelief when he saw that the man was Jason. "What the hell?" Dante said.

As Dante lowered his weapon, the sniper that had accompanied Jason to the rooftop and taken aim at Sonny earlier appeared from around the corner. The sniper fired at Dante, and he struck him somewhere in the abdomen or chest. Jason ran to check on Dante. "Jacobs, leave him," the sniper told Jason.

Back in the warehouse, Chase said that he and Dante had found an abandoned rifle positioned near the skylight above. John and Anna speculated that the rifle had been one of the weapons stolen from the WSB cache. Nearby, Ava noted that Sonny was bleeding. Ava felt for the sleeve of Sonny's coat. "Sonny, that's a bullet hole," Ava said with alarm. John quipped that the shooter's intended target had been Sonny and that Sonny's trap to lure the shooter had worked. "Just not the way you thought," he said.

Anna ordered Chase to arrange for Selina to be transported to the police station for questioning. After Selina left with Chase, Anna scolded Sonny for having tried to lure his enemy to the warehouse. John turned his attention to Ava, and he asked what she was doing at the warehouse. John noted that Ava had once been the co-head of the Jerome crime family ten years earlier. Sonny told John to back off Ava. Ava grew incensed, and she accused John of harassing Sonny instead of protecting him.

Soon afterwards, Chase reappeared, and he said that Selina and her bodyguards were en route to the police station. John asked about Dante and whether Dante was in pursuit of the suspects. Chase noted that Dante had yet to contact him. Sonny turned to Chase, and he seemed worried.

Back on the Waterfront District, Jason told the sniper he'd accompanied to the rooftop to head on without him. "Your call," the sniper said before he fired a shot in the direction of Jason, who had already retrieved his gun and fired simultaneously at the sniper. The sniper fell backwards.

Jason stood up to check on the sniper before he returned to Dante. "All right. That's good. You're doing good, Dante. Just keep breathing, okay?" Jason said. Dante weakly called out Jason's name. "You're gonna be okay. I got you," Jason sought to assure Dante, who lie wheezing on the ground.

source: soapcentral

[Tique]

@Wsmom  I had been wondering what was going on with this case.

Haley Pullos reportedly working on a plea deal for 2023 DUI crash

Dan J Kroll

It's been nearly a year since General Hospital's Haley Pullos was involved in a Pasadena car crash that left another driver seriously injured. Now, the actress may be changing her plea.

Haley Pullos (Molly Lansing-Davis) is reportedly trying to negotiate a deal with prosecutors over her 2023 DUI arrest that left another driver critically injured.

At a hearing in Pasadena last week, Judge Terry Smerling heard that the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and Pullos' attorneys have been working on a potential settlement.

According to the Daily Mail, the 25-year-old Pullos is willing to change her plea from not guilty to guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence. The Emmy-nominated actress currently faces up to three years in jail. Changing her plea could allow her to receive less -- or even no -- jail time. That is, if prosecutors agree.

The judge scheduled another hearing for April 8, which Smerling said "should be the final" hearing in the case. If there is no plea agreement on that date, Deputy District Attorney Melany Avanessians indicated that the case would move forward to trial...

source: soapcentral

[Wsmom]

@Tique , that's funny.  I was just looking to see what was happening on that case a couple of weeks ago.

This sounds like a basic plea negotiation conference that goes on with all cases.   Her attorney is working overtime trying to come up with some deal to get her sentence lowered.  I'm sure offering up all the rehab she's gotten,  etc.   What will be awful is if she is allowed to change her plea to guilty to the misdemeanor and have the felonies dismissed.  

Did you come across anything regarding the victim?  I wonder how the recovery has been.  As severe as that accident was it would be awful if she skated with a misdemeanor and work project (cleaning roads, etc.)

[Tique]

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@Wsmom wrote:

...Did you come across anything regarding the victim?  I wonder how the recovery has been.  As severe as that accident was it would be awful if she skated with a misdemeanor and work project (cleaning roads, etc.)

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@Wsmom   this is a part of the article from which I posted last night. It doesn't really answer your our question about the victim's recovery but it does state what legal actions he has pursued. If you [or anyone else] see information regarding Mr. Wilder's present condition post it here. Please and thank you.

...In addition to the criminal charges she faces, Pullos is also being sued by the driver of the car that she plowed into. Courtney Wilder claims that the car he was traveling behind on the freeway swerved slightly to avoid Pullos' car that was driving the wrong way on a freeway offramp. As a result, he "didn't have time to react when he saw headlights [of Pullos' car] coming his way" and as a result crashed head-on into Pullos. Wilder states that Pullos should have stopped driving earlier that night when she was involved in a hit-and-run accident.

In another twist in the case, last month, Wilder added Pasadena's No Comment Lounge as a defendant in his civil lawsuit. Wilder alleged that Pullos was working as a hostess at the popular nightspot on the night of the accident. Wilder claims that No Comment Lounge overserved Pullos and then allowed her to drive herself home. The above is new information to me. Didn't realize she was coming from a job.

Wilder is also suing the State of California Transportation Department, claiming the road where the accident happened is in "dangerous condition."

source: soapcentral

[SleeplessinSD]

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@Tique wrote:

@Wsmom  @SleeplessinSD   thinking of you. I turned to my local news just as it was going off but I did hear someone say something about "more snow in California". Seems your state is getting the snow my state usually gets. My compassion goes to you but can't say I'm sorry that what is usually here is MIA. 

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@Tique , yes, heavy snow north of us. They've had more than their share. We've had flooding around us but, fortunately, we're OK. The sun is out this morning. I just heard more rain tomorrow. So looking forward to Springtime temps and dry weather! I hope you're doing well. I stop by and 'read' here daily..

[SleeplessinSD]

@grandma r , A belated Happy Birthday to you!🎂🎈💐

[Wsmom]

@Tique , thanks.  

[grandma r]

@SleeplessinSD  thank you